General Info
Professional Track
- Science
Country
EgyptAreas of Expertise
- Health Sciences and Technology
- Food Science and Food Technology
- Educational Technology and E-Learning
Professional Interests
- Public Health - Clinical Nutrition
- Behavioral Nutrition
- Adult Education
Age
34For Sophie World Changes...I am the starting point.
The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship
- Acquire knowledge about innovative tools related to my field of expertise
- Learn about different business models for growth assessment
- Experience authentic humanitarian values beyond the latest technologies and global business
Mentorship Characteristic
- Attend company-wide meetings and/or team meetings
- Visit an office or attend a site-visit
- Identify workshops or certificate programs to further my learning after the program has ended
- Focus on technical skills building
- Expand on a project that I’m working on in my current role at home
Ideal Company Type
During my mentorship, I am looking to be exposed to the different aspects of public health, business and learning and development. My desired industry is disability assistive technologies including nutrition, education, and inclusion. An ideal company would be medium size, with people-oriented culture and a focus on disabilities and human development.
Certifications
- Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)
- Certified Professional Trainer - American University in Cairo (AUC)
- Clinical Scholars Research Training Certificate - Harvard Medical School (HMS)
What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?
- Disciplined
- Team Player
- Self-starter
What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?
As an entrepreneur, I believe that exposure to such a rich environment will create a wider vision of the Down Enablement Program as a business and in its social impact. As a Clinical Nutritionist, discovering the new technologies and reading the updated medical language through expert eyes will help every patient as it will open new horizons in both my humanity and my profession.
After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?
I am a mother, university lecturer, Community leader, Nutritionist, entrepreneur, and learning and development manager. I will leverage the technological tools and innovative ideas I encounter to feed every role I play, as a professional person or social butterfly, and its community. I intend to be a positive transformational milestone in every aspect of my community starting from my daughter and students to work colleagues.
Work History
Years of Full-time Work Experience
12Primary Professional Focus
- Bio or medical technology
- Scientist and researcher
- Technical training
Current/Most Recent Job
- Title and Company: Learning and Development Manager, Amer Group
- Direct Reports: 3
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Dates: March 1, 2022 –
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Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and implement training programs and development processes for more than 3500 employees; complete the training needs analysis for all levels of the organization; lead and inspire Learning and Development team members to achieve training business objectives; collaborate with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to review performance appraisals, employees' feedback, and the new training process; develop zero tolerance policies against harassment and workplace violence
Education History
Institution #1
- Institution: Tsinghua University
- Degree Awarded: Master's
- Major: Public Health
- Minor:
- Location: China
- Completion Date: July 1, 2022
Institution #2
- Institution: Tanta University
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor's
- Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Minor: Clinical Nutrition
- Location: Egypt
- Completion Date: May 1, 2010
